Retro Video Game Mystery Minis

Postby **groundhog7s** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:51 pm

https://funko.com/blogs/news/london-toy ... tery-minis

It appears these are still happening. So awesome!

Gotta wonder if these aren't totally 'mystery' minis and if each character comes in their own arcade game.

Postby **HowardTheDuck** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:53 pm

Cannot wait for Pac-Man, Dig-Dug, Q-Bert and Frogger!!!!!!! Need those 4 the most!

Postby **mohawkjones** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:53 pm

I freaking love these!

And the boxes look like retro arcade cabinets. Looks like maybe a set of 12, even packed cases maybe?

Postby **CaseyJones14** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:57 pm

In it for the Mega Man!

Postby **HowardTheDuck** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 6:59 pm

CaseyJones14 wrote:In it for the Mega Man!

I didn't notice the Mega Man on the case till now. Even more excited now!

Postby **Toralei** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:15 pm

I do like that Taizo and the Pooka and Fygar are based on the title screen poses.

Postby **Cosmic_Cow** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:28 pm

Oh hells yes!!! I'll need 2 cases of these at least. And I honestly hope that they are box specific though I know they probably won't be and there will be the inevitable GS exclusives. Either way, I'm in...

Postby **mohawkjones** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:33 pm

groundhog7s wrote:https://funko.com/blogs/news/london-toy-fair-reveals-retro-video-games-mystery-minis

It appears these are still happening. So awesome!

Gotta wonder if these aren't totally 'mystery' minis and if each character comes in their own arcade game.

Spoiler: show

If they are not box specific it's going to create a whole bunch of general confusion and annoyance with casual buyers. "What is there a Pac-man inside my Frogger box?"

Postby **KMFH11** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:48 pm

mohawkjones wrote:
groundhog7s wrote:https://funko.com/blogs/news/london-toy-fair-reveals-retro-video-games-mystery-minis

It appears these are still happening. So awesome!

Gotta wonder if these aren't totally 'mystery' minis and if each character comes in their own arcade game.

Spoiler: show

If they are not box specific it's going to create a whole bunch of general confusion and annoyance with casual buyers. "What is there a Pac-man inside my Frogger box?"

I asked Yoko if the box pertains to the mini inside but I don't think she saw my question. I'm guessing it does though.

Postby **KMFH11** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:48 pm

Really like how these look and the characters choosen.

Postby **BillyLouis** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:53 pm

Those are truly amazing, and I love the arcade cabinet packaging but, does that take away the actual mystery aspect?

Postby **Mr Yac** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:57 pm

BillyLouis wrote: does that take away the actual mystery aspect?

sure hope so, because the mystery aspect is the worst thing about mystery minis.

Postby **BillyLouis** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:59 pm

Mr Yac wrote:
BillyLouis wrote: does that take away the actual mystery aspect?

sure hope so, because the mystery aspect is the worst thing about mystery minis.

Then that defeats the purpose of calling them Mystery Minis and kills part of the fun of not knowing what you are getting. If you don't like that part of it, just go to eBay(or make a want list.) and snag the ones you want.

Postby **BillyLouis** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:00 pm

Mr Yac wrote:
BillyLouis wrote: does that take away the actual mystery aspect?

sure hope so, because the mystery aspect is the worst thing about mystery minis.

Then that defeats the purpose of calling them Mystery Minis and kills part of the fun of not knowing what you are getting. If you don't like that part of it, just go to eBay(or make a want list here.) and snag the ones you want.

Postby **KMFH11** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:00 pm

Mr Yac wrote:
BillyLouis wrote: does that take away the actual mystery aspect?

sure hope so, because the mystery aspect is the worst thing about mystery minis.

But not entirely because let's say you grab a pac-man box there's a few different ones you could get.

Postby **Mr Yac** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:00 pm

BillyLouis wrote:If you don't like that part of it, just go to eBay(or make a want list.) and snag the ones you want.

pretty much what I do unless I can find a useable layout.

Postby **KMFH11** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:02 pm

BillyLouis wrote:
Mr Yac wrote:
BillyLouis wrote: does that take away the actual mystery aspect?

sure hope so, because the mystery aspect is the worst thing about mystery minis.

Then that defeats the purpose of calling them Mystery Minis and kills part of the fun of not knowing what you are getting. If you don't like that part of it, just go to eBay(or make a want list.) and snag the ones you want.

Maybe Funko thought this too and the box doesn't pertain to the mini inside? We don't know yet but we'll know soon lol

Postby **willy wonka** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:06 pm

Surprised their is no Donkey kong in there

Postby **KMFH11** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:07 pm

willy wonka wrote:Surprised their is no Donkey kong in there

He's probably in the hot topic exclusive case lol

Postby **HowardTheDuck** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:08 pm

Due to licensing issues there probably won't be a Donkey Kong unfortunately.

Postby **KMFH11** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:09 pm

KMFH11 wrote:
willy wonka wrote:Surprised their is no Donkey kong in there

He's probably in the hot topic exclusive case

Oh wait that's Nintendo though right? Funko hasn't been able to get Nintendo yet. I hope they do someday.

Postby **groundhog7s** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:11 pm

Doesn't Nintendo own DK? That would explain the lack of Donkey Kong (or DK Jr).

Postby **willy wonka** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:16 pm

Yeah Nintendo does own it and now this makes sense.

Postby **ShockWaveZ55** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:27 pm

I love these and I think the boxes are the best part. Almost makes not want to open them lol

Postby **Mr Yac** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:47 pm

anybody else really hoping for a squished Frogger variant?

Postby **Munky** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:57 pm

Mr Yac wrote:anybody else really hoping for a squished Frogger variant?

No, that would be just sick...

I hope you're right lol

Postby **HowardTheDuck** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 8:59 pm

Mr Yac wrote:anybody else really hoping for a squished Frogger variant?

I'd laugh and cry.

Postby **mohawkjones** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:10 pm

KMFH11 wrote:
Mr Yac wrote:
BillyLouis wrote: does that take away the actual mystery aspect?

sure hope so, because the mystery aspect is the worst thing about mystery minis.

But not entirely because let's say you grab a pac-man box there's a few different ones you could get.

I love this twist on the Mystery Mini idea... mostly because I do not like buying blind boxes buy I dig some Mystery Minis.

Postby **mohawkjones** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:10 pm

willy wonka wrote:Yeah Nintendo does own it and now this makes sense.

Still a no go from Nintendo on stylized versions of their characters? Bummer.

Postby **dolphinax2** » Mon Jan 23, 2017 10:32 pm

I feel like eventually Funko will get Nintendo, at least I hope so.

Postby **Toralei** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 1:12 am

dolphinax2 wrote:I feel like eventually Funko will get Nintendo, at least I hope so.

Nintendo's deal with Jakks Pacific is pretty comprehensive and airtight. I don't even think the bobble-head compromise would work on this one. If one company doesn't say no, the other will.

Postby **popfanboy** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:23 am

These look great! FIrst full case I will be buying.

Postby **sylin** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:24 am

mohawkjones wrote:
groundhog7s wrote:https://funko.com/blogs/news/london-toy-fair-reveals-retro-video-games-mystery-minis

It appears these are still happening. So awesome!

Gotta wonder if these aren't totally 'mystery' minis and if each character comes in their own arcade game.

Spoiler: show

If they are not box specific it's going to create a whole bunch of general confusion and annoyance with casual buyers. "What is there a Pac-man inside my Frogger box?"

Nobody seemed to mind when the Adventure Time tins came out a few years ago. Those had didn't have the characters and the tin match either, at least not always. For example, I got Fiona in a BMO tin.

Postby **Battastic** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 7:33 am

First off...I absolutely love these! Everything about them!! The characters, the sculpts, the boxes...EVERYTHING!!!!
With that being said, I still have questions and concerns.
** Like most of you I wonder if the box will determine the character or if it will be like the Adventure Time minis and be completely random.
** The list on the blog post shows 6 game titles (PAC-MAN, Ms. PAC-MAN, Q*bert, Frogger, Mega Man & Dig Dug)
** The box shows 7 game titles (Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Q-Bert, Frogger, DigDug, Mega Man, but I cannot make out the 7th title
** The pic shows characters from 7 game titles - Pac-Man & Ghost, Ms. Pac-Man & Ghost, Q-Bert & snake, DigDug with dinosaur & tomato man, Frogger, Centipede, and what looks like the Galaga ship
** What exclusives can we expect from GS & HT
Sadly, no matter what the answers may be...I will still be ordering a case for this set lol

Postby **popfanboy** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:24 am

Battastic wrote:** What exclusives can we expect from GS & HT

I think we can expect Blinky and Pinky to be swapped out with Clyde and Inky.

Postby **Battastic** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 9:07 am

popfanboy wrote:
Battastic wrote:** What exclusives can we expect from GS & HT

I think we can expect Blinky and Pinky to be swapped out with Clyde and Inky.

Agreed, as well as multiple Mega Man variants.
I also wonder what the ratio will be for each character. There are more characters shown than space available.

Postby **hailmary25** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:06 am

These announcements are killing me. love these and the new DC ones. And we still have NY Toy Fair aaaaaaaaa

Postby **CAHRULL** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:09 am

Absolutely stoked for this series. I love that they mixed up the packaging to match the arcade cabinet style. I wonder whether we'll get any store exclusives or "extra" characters?

Postby **CaseyJones14** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:09 am

CAHRULL wrote:Absolutely stoked for this series. I love that they mixed up the packaging to match the arcade cabinet style. I wonder whether we'll get any store exclusives or "extra" characters?

I'm really curious what the entire set is going to look like. I just hope there aren't 6 Mega Mans lol

Postby **KMFH11** » Tue Jan 24, 2017 10:12 pm

CAHRULL wrote:Absolutely stoked for this series. I love that they mixed up the packaging to match the arcade cabinet style. I wonder whether we'll get any store exclusives or "extra" characters?

Funko did say they weren't showing anything exclusive and with mystery minis there is always a few exclusive characters only at hot topic, gamestop or Walmart so I'm gonna guess there will be more retro minis they haven't shown yet.

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